NHTSA recall 99V295000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 99V295000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-246 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1999-10-26 |
| Owners notified | 1999-11-18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Units potentially affected | 2976 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HUBCAP AND INSPECT FOR WATER INTRUSION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. A NON-VENTED HUBCAP WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-246.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
|---|---|
| 1999 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
| 1998 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
| 1999 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
| 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
| 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
| 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
| 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN | Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-10-18. |
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